Transfer News & Rumours
Everton keen on signing 31-cap international but he could reject them again – report
Roma defender Chris Smalling has no plans of joining Everton despite his uncertain future at the Serie A outfit, The Mail reports. The England international has spent the past two seasons with Roma and has been a regular starter for them when fit for selection. Despite this, there have been question marks regarding his future due to his mixed relationship with new manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese previously questioned the defender’s commitment at Manchester United when injured, and there are suggestions that he could move on. It was recently reported that the Toffees had expressed an interest in his services, but it appears that Smalling has no desire to join them. The 31-cap international previously snubbed their advances before he made the move to Roma from United on an initial loan...
West Ham handed big boost in signing £22.5m star with 159 Premier League appearances
West Ham United have been handed a boost in signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski this summer, Football Insider reports. The England international was on the radar of the Hammers last summer, but the Clarets refused to sanction his sale. The Hammers were willing to pay up to £30 million for the centre-back, but the Clarets were firm on their £50m valuation. Tarkowski has since turned down an extension with Sean Dyche’s side, and he could be sold for a knockdown price this summer. With just 12 months left on his contract, the Clarets are open to selling him. The Hammers could renew their interest in his services. Sportslens view: West Ham failed to land a high-profile centre-back last summer, and they ended up signing Craig Dawson on loan from Watford. The 31-year-old proved a ...
Barcelona want Chelsea star as Junior Firpo’s replacement, Serie A giants also interested – report
Barcelona could revive their interest in signing Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso with Junior Firpo likely to leave the club this summer, Mundo Deportivo claims. Firpo has been linked with numerous clubs in recent weeks, and West Ham United have recently emerged as front-runners to sign him. It is now reported that the Blaugrana are braced for his exit, and could look into signing Alonso as a suitable replacement. The Catalan giants had agreed terms with the Spaniard last summer, but a deal failed to materialise after Firpo stayed put. Alonso has received more game time since Thomas Tuchel took charge, but it is suggested that the Blues would be open to his sale. Inter Milan are long-term admirers of Alonso, and they have also been credited with an interest in his services this summer. Sport...
Crystal Palace enter talks with manager, who has 44.8% win rate with current club
Crystal Palace have opened negotiations with Swansea City manager Steve Cooper over their vacant head coach position, Football Insider claims. The south London outfit were initially fancied to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as their manager, but the deal broke down at the final hurdle. Palace were reluctant to employ Santo’s significant number of backroom staff while there was also a disagreement over the transfer plans. Earlier this week, it appeared that they were on the cusp of landing Lucien Favre with the Swiss having agreed terms over a three-year deal. The club had started the work permit process before the 63-year-old decided that he is not prepared to return to club management. It is now reported that Cooper is the front-runner for the job, having ‘wowed’ the hierarchy with his plans...
‘Today’ – SkySports man shares latest with EPL giants ‘strongly interested’ in Villa star
Manchester City want Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish this summer, but they are yet to begin talks with the Midlands outfit. That is according to Sky Sports Italia journalist Fabrizio Romano who provided the latest update on Twitter. There’s still nothing advanced or agreed for Jack Grealish. Manchester City are strongly interested in signing him but NO talks ongoing with Aston Villa, as of today 🏴 #MCFC #AVFC Man City board considers ‘complicated’ to sign both Grealish and Kane [Spurs refused opening bid]. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2021 Sportslens View Man City also want Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, but landing both the English striker and Grealish this summer could prove complicated. Villa reportedly wou...
Fabrizio Romano has exciting news on 17-goal star who recently commented on Leeds
Bournemouth attacking midfielder Arnaut Danjuma caused a stir during the week after admitting that he would be open to joining Leeds United. While he has since taken to Twitter to clear things up, his comments appear to have set things in motion at the Vitality Stadium. Danjuma told Voetbal that he does not want to play in the Championship, and he could be getting his wish. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 24-year-old could leave Bournemouth this summer, with Wolfsburg one of the clubs keen. Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma could leave this summer. Wolfsburg are among clubs interested in signing him. 🇳🇱 #Wolfsburg #Bournemouth — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2021 Sportslens View Leeds have not been linked with Danjuma yet, but could they be...
The Athletic: Man City want Chelsea star, Guardiola hugely admires him
Manchester City want to bring Chelsea right-back Reece James to the Etihad Stadium this summer, according to The Athletic. Manager Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the England international having been impressed with his last two performances against his side. James’ ability to play at centre-back and midfield has also caught the eyes of the Man City boss, and is looking to lure him away from Chelsea before the end of the summer transfer window. Sportslens View Guardiola wants to strengthen his side for next season’s Premier League title defence, while also hoping to go one better in the Champions League. The Chelsea star stopped Raheem Sterling in last season’s final, and the Man City manager reckons his defensive and attacking abilities would help strengthen his squad going forward. Th...
Younger Mbappe signing could help ward off Real Madrid and Liverpool interest
Paris Saint-Germain have been in prolonged contract negotiations with Kylian Mbappe, and there has been no progress over an extension as of yet. The Frenchman has just over 12 months left in his deal, and a decision over his future will be made following the European Championships. Mbappe’s contract situation has led to constant links with Madrid, who have been long-term admirers of him since his youth days at Monaco. Liverpool are not far behind when it comes to the speculation involving the forward, but Les Parisiens remain determined to keep him. Les Parisiens president Nasser Al-Khelaifi recently made a vow that the club will ‘never sell‘ Mbappe and the forward will stay next season. They are yet to hold fresh talks with Mbappe, but recently confirmed that his younger brother Etha...
Ancelotti gives his verdict on James Rodriguez’s potential move to AC Milan
Newly-appointed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has delivered his verdict on growing speculation about James Rodriguez’s departure from Everton. In an interview with Il Giornale, the ex-Toffees manager hailed the Colombian’s technical qualities amid talks about the playmaker’s move to the European mainland. “A pure talent, a great footballer – he had some physical problems, and his contribution to the cause was therefore reduced,” the Italian tactician said. Rodriguez left the Santiago Bernabeu to team up with Everton last summer but blew hot and cold in his maiden Premier League campaign. The main reason behind the 29-year-old’s decision to move to Goodison Park was Ancelotti, who remains James’ favourite manager from their time in Madrid and Munich. Although the Italian got the most out...
Celtic in talks to sign 28-yr-old on a bargain, player wants a lucrative contract
Celtic are in talks to sign Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke. According to Football Insider, the striker wants a four-year contract that will double his current wages. The Scottish outfit must sign a quality forward this summer, and bagging Wyke on a free transfer could prove to be a major bargain. The 28-year-old had an impressive season with Sunderland, scoring 30 goals across all competitions for the club. The Sunderland forward is excellent in the air and would add a new dimension to the Celtic attack with his heading ability. French forward Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead, and Wyke could prove to be a solid replacement. Experienced striker Leigh Griffiths is also out of contract this month, and it seems unlikely that he will be offered a new deal at Parkh...
‘Deal agreed’ – Man Utd edge close to landing 16-goal star after making ‘further progress in negotiations’
Manchester United have made further progress in negotiations to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. According to The Athletic, the deal between the two clubs has not been done, but they are close to an agreement. Sancho, who is part of the England squad at the European Championships, has been a long-term target for United. The 21-year-old scored 16 goals and provided 20 assists in all competitions last season. Dortmund demanded €120 million (£110 million) for the winger last summer, and United were unwilling to pay that amount. This summer, there has been a willingness between both clubs to reach an agreement. The German giants initially demanded a fee close to €100m. Dortmund have now indicated that they would be willing to do a deal at €95m. Yeste...
The Athletic shares what KDB told Grealish in November as Man City plot bid
Manchester City are preparing a bid to sign Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish this summer, according to The Athletic. However, the Midlands outfit are not keen on selling the attacker, and City would need to part with around £100 million to have a chance of landing him. Grealish is admired at Man City, with Belgian midfield sensation Kevin de Bruyne a huge fan of the playmaker. The PFA Player of the Year made it clear how much he rated the Villa star and asked to swap shirts after Belgium’s 2-0 win over England in the Nations League last November. Sportslens View Villa clearly are no longer a selling club due to their current owners, but Grealish could be strongly contemplating an exit this summer. Playing alongside de Bruyne and under manager Pep Guardiola are the stuff dreams are made of...
